rumor
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈruːmər/
KK: /ˈrumər/
noun
Definition
A piece of information that is not confirmed and is often shared by people, usually through conversation.
Example
There was a rumor that the school would close next year.
Conversation
Did you hear the rumor about the new café opening downtown?
Yeah, I heard it's supposed to have the best coffee in town!
I wonder if there's any truth to that rumor.
Let's check it out this weekend and see for ourselves!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gossip
hearsay
scuttlebutt
Antonyms
fact
truth
certainty
transitive verb
Definition
To share information or news that may not be true, often without confirmation.
Example
She decided to rumor about the new project at work, even though she wasn't sure it was true.
Tense Forms
Past: rumored
Past Participle: rumored
Conversation
Did you hear that they rumor about the new café opening downtown?
No, I haven't heard anything! What's the scoop?
I think they rumor it's supposed to have the best pastries in town.
Root Explanation
Rumor originates from Latin 'rumor' (meaning a flowing or a report). The word refers to a report or statement that is circulated without confirmation, often flowing from person to person.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'flowing' report — that's how rumors spread, like water flowing from one person to another.
Visually Confused Words
tumor
rumbo
rubor
humor
cruor
armor